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Legal and Other Contingencies - Summary of Product Liability and Warranty Claims (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 27, 2014
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | $ 28.3
Expense, net (including changes in estimates) | 5.2
Settlements | (6.7)
Foreign currency translation and other | (0.5)
Ending balance | $ 26.3

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